Abdi Mohamed Ahmed

Goalkeeper, Football player

1962 –

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Who is Abdi Mohamed Ahmed?

Abdi Mohamed Ahmed, popularly nicknamed AbdiXaaq, is a former Somali football goalkeeper. He played his whole career at Kismaayo F.C in Somalia from 1978-1988. He is one of the most successful Somali footballers of all time, having won 4 Somali championships, 6 Somali Cup Titles. His individual contributions have earned him five consecutive Best Goalkeeper Of Regions Of Somalia awards & captained his club on numerous occasions. Abdi is nicknamed AbdiXaaq due to his formidale presence and influence. Abdi was also known for his skills as a dead-ball specialist, and often took penalties. He was also known for his eccentricity and at times fiery temper, which brought him his fair share of controversies; Abdi Mohamed made his last professional appearance for Kismaayo in 1988 at the National Stadium of Mogadishu by helping his team win the league title by saving a penalty and amazingly scoring the decisive penalty himself. He is considered to be one of the greatest goalkeepers in the History of Somali Football having also featured in the Somali National team squad for 9 years.

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Born
Dec 30, 1962
Kismayo
Also known as
  • Abdixaaq

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on July 23, 2013

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